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How to roast fingerling potatoes that are perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside with soft, buttery centers.

These roasted fingerling potatoes with garlic and black pepper make the perfect side dish for a weeknight meal or holiday gathering. You need them in your life!

roasted fingerling potatoes on a lined baking sheet

What Are Fingerling Potatoes?

Ok, maybe you have never purchased those little finger-shaped potatoes sold in small bags or little cardboard boxes before, but after this simple recipe, you might want to.

Fingerling potatoes have a soft texture and skin, making them ideal for roasting. Add some garlic and herbs to that mix and you have an epic side dish everyone will love!

Seasonings for Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

The good thing about roasting fingerling potatoes is that it doesn't take much for them to turn into golden brown bits of goodness. A little oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and you're good to go. I also love to add freshly grated garlic or powdered garlic to make them even tastier!

How to Make Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

You can use this method for these baked fingerling potatoes or any variety; the oven will help the potato skins crisp up and keep the centers tender. Here's the step-by-step:

Slice the potatoes
Halve the potatoes lengthwise and evenly. This step is optional.
Make the coating
In a large bowl, you add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and olive oil, and whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and toss to coat with the mix of oil and seasonings.
Bake
Place the potatoes on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 425F for 20 to 25 minutes. If you didn't slice the potatoes, add 5 to 7 minutes to the baking time.

You can roast your fingerling potatoes right along with me in the quick recipe video below:

What to Serve with Fingerling Potatoes

Now that you know a delicious side dish, you need more epic recipes to add to the collection or to serve with it. Try this melt-in-your-mouth chicken, rosemary roasted chicken, easy roasted fall vegetables, and bacon & Brussels sprouts. Any of these would be great for a holiday feast or a comforting midweek meal.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Servings: 4 -6

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 25

How to roast fingerling potatoes that are perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside with soft, buttery centers.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

2 pounds small fingerling potatoes, washed and halved lengthwise (optional)
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Halve the potatoes lengthwise and evenly. This is optional*

Season:

In a large bowl, add the crushed garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Whisk together until combined.
Add the fingerling potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat.